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5 Days Serengeti Safari is an unforgettable African experience designed for travelers who want deep wildlife encounters, luxury comfort, and fully guided game drives across Tanzania’s most iconic parks. This safari takes you through the endless plains of Serengeti National Park, home to the Big Five and the world-famous Great Migration, before exploring the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, one of the best wildlife destinations in Africa.
Throughout the journey, you will enjoy luxury lodges, professional driver-guides, safe 4×4 Land Cruiser transport, and full days of game viewing. Whether you are a photographer, a wildlife lover, or a first-time traveler to Africa, this 5-day Serengeti safari is crafted to give you comfort, adventure, and incredible memories.
This package is fully customizable, allowing you to choose luxury, mid-range, or budget lodges depending on your preference
Your safari begins with a morning drive from Arusha toward Serengeti National Park. On the way, you will enjoy beautiful views of the Great Rift Valley, Ngorongoro highlands, and Maasai villages.
Upon entering Serengeti, your first game drive begins immediately. This region, known as the Seronera Valley, is rich with lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and many more animals.
Scenic drive to Serengeti
Big cat sightings (lions & leopards)
Afternoon game drive
Accommodation: Serengeti Lodge / Tented Camp
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Today is a full wildlife day! After breakfast, you head out for a full-day game drive across the endless golden plains of Serengeti.
Your guide will take you to prime areas for predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards, as well as herds of wildebeest, buffalo, zebra, gazelle, and many more.
Optional (Extra Cost):
Hot Air Balloon Serengeti – Sunrise flight + Champagne breakfast
Accommodation: Serengeti Luxury Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today you will explore either Northern Serengeti (July–October for river crossings) or Southern Serengeti (December–March for the calving season). Your guide will take you to areas with the highest chances of seeing the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebras move through the park.
July to October: Mara River crossings
December to March: Calving season with baby animals
April to June: Long migration movements
This is one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth.
Accommodation: Serengeti Lodge / Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti before heading toward Ngorongoro. On the way, you may stop at Maasai villages for a cultural experience (optional).
Arrive at your luxury lodge on the crater rim, offering breathtaking views of Ngorongoro Crater from above.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
This final day takes you to the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, often called “Africa’s Eden.” The crater is home to over 25,000 animals, including rhinos, lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, and flamingos.
Your guide will descend into the crater for a half-day game drive, giving you the best opportunity to spot the Big Five in one place.
After lunch at the hippo pool picnic site, you will drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon.
World Heritage Site
High chance of seeing rhinos
Incredible scenery and wildlife density
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Prices (quoted in USD/per person)
| Group Size | Price Per Person (USD) |
|---|---|
| 1 Person (Private) | $3,350 |
| 2 People | $2,350 |
| 3 People | $2,200 |
| 4 People | $2,150 |
| 5 People | $1,950 |
| 6 People | $1,850 |
For a more accurate estimate, it’s best to contact us directly and discuss your specific requirements and budget. We can provide you with a detailed quote based on your itinerary, group size, and preferred level of comfort
Bring light clothes for the day, warm clothes for the evening, a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable shoes, insect repellent, camera, and a small daypack.
Yes, most travelers need a visa. You can get it online (e-visa) or upon arrival at the airport.
Yes. Yellow fever (if you’re coming from a risk country) and routine vaccinations like Hepatitis A, Typhoid, and Tetanus are recommended. Please consult your doctor.
Yes, we strongly recommend full travel insurance covering medical, trip cancellation, and lost luggage.
Credit cards are accepted in some hotels and lodges, but not everywhere. It’s good to carry some cash in USD.
Soft duffel bags are preferred over hard suitcases. For domestic flights, weight is usually limited to 15–20 kg per person.
You can enjoy safaris year-round, but the best wildlife viewing is during the dry season from June to October.
Yes! Tanzania offers a great chance to see lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo, and rhinos especially in Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
Your day starts early with a game drive, returns for lunch/rest, and continues with an afternoon game drive. Timings can change based on wildlife activity.
You’ll enjoy fresh meals—breakfast, packed lunches, and hot dinners with options for vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free if requested in advance.
Yes, safaris are very safe when you follow your guide’s instructions. Stay inside the vehicle during game drives and never approach animals.
Some lodges and camps offer limited electricity and Wi-Fi. It’s best to charge devices when power is available.
You’ll ride in a 4×4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, perfect for photography and wildlife viewing.
Most parks have designated restroom stops, but you may also use nature (bush toilets) in remote areas when needed.
Yes. Tipping is appreciated. A general guide is $10–20 per day for the guide, and $5–10 per day for the cook, depending on service.
Tell us your travel dates, number of people, and what you’re interested in, and we’ll send you a free quote with the best suggestions.
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